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Duckworth's simple chant was elaborated on by Army drill sergeants and their trainees, and the practice of creating elaborate marching chants spread to the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy. A musical version of the chant was recorded by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra (Voc.: Vaughn Monroe & Chorus in New York City) on March 7, 1951
It is believed that Private Willie Lee Duckworth Sr., who was stationed at Fort Slocum, New York as one of eight “Colored Infantrymen” in 1944, made up “Sound Off”, also known as the “Duckworth Chant”, which is used to this day in the U.S.Army and other branches of the military.
Tarmey was born in Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire.Shortly after his birth, he moved with his family to live in Bradford, Manchester, where he was also educated.Following the death of his father William in 1944 [2] whilst driving an ambulance at the Battle of Arnhem during the Second World War, [3] his mother Lilian remarried, to Robert Cleworth. [4]
In January 1948, [4] at the officers' mess of a Highland battalion, Jock Sinclair announces that this is his last day as acting commanding officer.Sinclair, who is still only a major despite having been in command (as a brevet lieutenant colonel) since the battalion's last full colonel died during the North Africa Campaign, is to be replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Basil Barrow.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth read lines of the soldiers' creed to Hegseth: "I will always place the mission first," and "I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my ...
Surviving cast members' names are in bold. Michael Nightingale (1922–1999) (13 films) made more Carry On appearances than any other member of the supporting cast. Out of these 13, four were uncredited appearances (Regardless, Don't Lose Your Head, Follow That Camel, and Girls).
Vaughn Wilton Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973) [1] was an American baritone singer, trumpeter and big band leader who was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for recording and another for radio performance.